Get Set for School, Co-ed 3-5 yrs

Get Set for School is a GVSU Masters Level Occupational Therapy student-led group. The daily structure of the play group is similar to a typical preschool/kindergarten schedule including “hello” time, guided play choices, semi-structured sensory motor play, gym time, music and movement, and “good-bye” time. The affective-based therapeutic play group model emphasizes empathy, emotional support, and acceptance of the child.

GROUP GOALS

SCHEDULE

COST

$175 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Supervised by Emily Brooks, MS, OTRL

Incredible, Flexible You, Co-ed 6 to 7 yrs

This group will teach foundational social thinking skills using concepts taught by Michelle Garcia Winner. In this group, the children will work on increasing their knowledge of social expectations, their awareness of their own social behavior and how to modify their behaviors through the “We Thinkers” curriculum. Students will learn how to consider others thoughts and feelings, think with their eyes, follow a group plan, use appropriate personal space, and use whole body listening. This group uses developmentally appropriate play activities to target social skills, emotional awareness and regulation, and sensory processing in the small group setting.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Boys and girls, ages 6 to 7, who may be having difficulties with social interaction.

GROUP GOALS

The goals of this group are to help children gain independence in self-regulation, make and keep friends, develop more self-confidence, and to behave appropriately in social situations.

SCHEDULE

Mondays, 4-5pm
Dates: 6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

COST

$330 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Sandy Roeloffs, MS, OTR/L
Juli Ellison, MA, CCC-SLP

Out and About: Boys, 12 to 14 yrs

This group will encourage students to put their social thinking and executive function skills to work away from the comfort of the clinic! Each group will meet for 5 weeks and consist of two planning sessions at The Center, two social outings, and a final party/reflection day back at The Center.

Planning sessions will target higher level skills such negotiating, planning ahead, cognitive flexibility, and organizational skills. Groups will select the location for the next sessions outing and work together to make a plan for a fun, successful afternoon. The outings themselves will challenge everyone to use their social thinking skills in a more dynamic, less-predictable setting.

Please consult a therapist for proper placement in groups.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Boys, ages 12 to 14, who may be having difficulties with social interaction outside of a predictable setting.

SCHEDULE

COST

$300 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Laura Allison Nicol, MA, CCC-SLP
Lauren Hunt, MS, OTR/L

Out and About: Girls, 12 to 14 yrs

This group will encourage students to put their social thinking and executive function skills to work away from the comfort of the clinic! Each group will meet for 5 weeks and consist of two planning sessions at The Center, two social outings, and a final party/reflection day back at The Center.

Planning sessions will target higher level skills such negotiating, planning ahead, cognitive flexibility, and organizational skills. Groups will select the location for the next sessions outing and work together to make a plan for a fun, successful afternoon. The outings themselves will challenge everyone to use their social thinking skills in a more dynamic, less-predictable setting.

Please consult a therapist for proper placement in groups.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Girls, ages 12 to 14, who may be having difficulties with social interaction outside of a predictable setting.

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays, 3-4pm
7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21

COST

$300 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Laura Allison Nicol, MA, CCC-SLP
Lauren Hunt, MS, OTR/L

Out and About: Co-Ed, 15 yrs and up

This group will encourage students to put their social thinking and executive function skills to work away from the comfort of the clinic! Each group will meet for 5 weeks and consist of two planning sessions at The Center, two social outings, and a final party/reflection day back at The Center.

Planning sessions will target higher level skills such negotiating, planning ahead, cognitive flexibility, and organizational skills. Groups will select the location for the next session outing and work together to make a plan for a fun, successful afternoon. The outings themselves will challenge everyone to use their social thinking skills in a more dynamic, less-predictable setting.

Please consult a therapist for proper placement in groups.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Boys and girls, ages 15 and over, who may be having difficulties with social interaction outside of a predictable setting.

SCHEDULE

COST

$300 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Laura Allison Nicol, MA, CCC-SLP
Lauren Hunt, MS, OTR/L

SOCIAL SCIENCE GROUP, Co-ed 7 to 9 yrs. (Holland)

Become part of our group of scientists for some super science fun exploring S.T.E.M. based activities. Working together as a scientific team we will solve both scientific and social problems and create solutions while discovering the world of science.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Boys and girls ages 7-9, who may be having difficulties with social interaction.

GROUP GOALS

The goals of this group are to help children gain independence in self-regulation, make and keep friends, develop more self-confidence, and to behave appropriately in social situations.

SCHEDULE

Mondays, 2-3pm
6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

COST

$330 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Jennifer Rewa, OTL
Emily Brooks, MS, OTRL

SOCIAL SCIENCE GROUP, Co-ed 7 to 9 yrs. (Jenison)

Become part of our group of scientists for some super science fun exploring S.T.E.M. based activities. Working together as a scientific team we will solve both scientific and social problems and create solutions while discovering the world of science.

WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THIS GROUP?

Boys and girls ages 7-9, who may be having difficulties with social interaction.

GROUP GOALS

The goals of this group are to help children gain independence in self-regulation, make and keep friends, develop more self-confidence, and to behave appropriately in social situations.

SCHEDULE

Group A: Mondays, 12-1pm
6/18, 6/25, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30

Group B: Wednesdays, 3-4pm
6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1

COST

$330 (to be paid in full at your first meeting)Groups are not covered by insurance.

GROUP LEADERS

Group A:
Sandy Roeloffs, MS, OTRL
Lette Huisman, MS, OTRL

Group B:
Karli Wiersma, MA, CF-SLP
Lauren Vetter, MS, OTRL

Sign up for groups!

Call (616) 667-9551 to sign up for Groups. If your child is not an existing client of The Center, you must schedule a 30 minute consultation with one of our therapists prior to signing up for the group.